The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 27,400

€ 22,700

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop.
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 DISI i-stop
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.83 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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