The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 33,700
€ 24,600
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 T5 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
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 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
3258 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.67 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
144 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
