The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 33,000

€ 23,200

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
104.2
172
106.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
514 lb
14.77 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
M
Generation
BM
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 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56 mpg
city
55 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
834 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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