The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)

€ 28,600
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 27,800
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

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 D3 is 4.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
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 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
176.2 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)

General

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
M
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

 REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.41 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
42 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
813 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
813 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data