The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 29,100

€ 25,500

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 D4 is 4.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Volvo S40 D4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.1
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
103.9
176.2
106.3
180.3
176.2 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 D4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3497 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.07 %

General
Volvo S40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Volvo S40 D4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
19.98 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
46 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
731 mi
Range
566 mi
Volvo S40 D4
731 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D4
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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