The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 24,200
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D2
€ 23,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 D2 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Volvo S40 D2
Mazda 3 2.0
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
176.2 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 D2
Mazda 3 2.0
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.7 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Volvo S40 D2
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D2
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D2
199 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Volvo S40 D2
Mazda 3 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2
26.59 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D2
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
55 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo S40 D2
795 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D2
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data