The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 23,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
104.2
172
106.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.28 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
M
Generation
BM
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 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
867 mi
Range
834 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft


















