The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

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 1.6 CD.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 1.6 CD
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.64 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

 REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft