The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 25,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.2
172
107.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.43 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
M
Generation
BP
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
867 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
