The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 35,400
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 23,300
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

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 3.5 inches shorter, 4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (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 2.0
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.78 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft