The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 25,500

€ 20,400

€ 25,500
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 D2 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 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 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.68 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
873 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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