The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
€ 33,500

€ 27,300

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.7
70.7
80.8
73.1 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.2
172
106.3
176
172 in
Length
176 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
56 mpg
city
48 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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