The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,300

€ 20,100

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 ECO is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
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 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.8 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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