The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 35,400

€ 20,400

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.5 inches shorter, 4 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
73.1
80.4
57.9
69.1
77
73.1 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.2
172
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
2943 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.33 %

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
5-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
27.25 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
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
917 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
759 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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