The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
€ 33,000

€ 33,200

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.2
172
107.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.05 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
M
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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