The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 26,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4253 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
M
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
867 mi
Range
720 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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