The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 29,800

€ 27,900

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Mazda 3 MPS
57.4
73.1
80.4
57.5
69.7
77.6
73.1 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
104.2
172
103.9
177.6
172 in
Length
177.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Mazda 3 MPS
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.94 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Mazda 3 MPS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
700 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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