The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 33,500

€ 17,500

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
73.1 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 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-G 100
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.15 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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