The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 33,700
€ 21,800
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 T5 is 4.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3258 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.41 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
M
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
410 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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