The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 28,900
€ 20,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 D5 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
16.23 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
