The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 36,500

€ 21,600

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 V40 Cross Country T5 is 9 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1458
1783
2041
1470
1755
1955
1783 mm
Width
1755 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1458 mm
Height
1470 mm
2646
4370
2640
4460
4370 mm
Length
4460 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1633 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
303 kg
18.55 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
360 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
6.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.51 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24 mpg
city
54 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
427 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L