The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 28,000

€ 20,400

€ 28,000
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 9 cm shorter, 10.2 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1420
1857
2041
1470
1755
1955
1857 mm
Width
1755 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1420 mm
Height
1470 mm
2647
4370
2640
4460
4370 mm
Length
4460 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1577 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
242 kg
15.35 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.36 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
74 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
city
49 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 D2
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
101 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L