The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 20,400

€ 27,000
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 D3 is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1420
1783
2041
1470
1755
1955
1783 mm
Width
1755 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1420 mm
Height
1470 mm
2647
4369
2640
4460
4369 mm
Length
4460 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
314 kg
20.01 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
867 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D3
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L