The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 27,400
€ 24,100
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.15 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
