The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
172 in
Length
177.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.99 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft