The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 30,800

€ 27,900

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 D4 is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.2
172
103.9
177.6
172 in
Length
177.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.34 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
717 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
107 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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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