The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 28,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.2
172
103.9
177.6
172 in
Length
177.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 MPS
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.3 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 MPS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
867 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
