The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 28,600
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 21,000
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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-G 120.
Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (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 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
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-G 120
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.23 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

Volvo S40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.41 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
42 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data