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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
692 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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