The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 28,200
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo S40 2.0D
€ 22,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S40 2.0D is 4.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Volvo S40 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
176.2 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.3 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

Volvo S40 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
M
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
134 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Volvo S40 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
24.3 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
39 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
566 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
539 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
123.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data