The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 17,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 V40 Cross Country D2 is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mazda 3 1.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
104.2
172
103.9
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mazda 3 1.6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.49 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mazda 3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28.97 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft