The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 26,200

€ 17,000

€ 26,200
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 3.5 inches shorter, 4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.9
69.1
77
73.1 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 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
17.11 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
70 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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