The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 20,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6
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 D3
Mazda 3 1.6
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.66 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6
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 D3
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
