The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 26,400
€ 22,600
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 2.4 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Volvo S40 2.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.7 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.2 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
176.2
103.9
180.3
176.2 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 2.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3206 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.83 %
General
Volvo S40 2.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
M
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 2.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S40 2.4
162 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Volvo S40 2.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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23.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4
23.23 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
423 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
423 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
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).
127 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
