The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 33,500

€ 20,400

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 T4 is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
679 lb
18.75 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T21
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
19.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19.37 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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