The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 33,000

€ 24,900

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.84 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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