The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 31,800

€ 24,800

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.9
69.1
78.9
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
917 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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