The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 35,400

€ 25,500

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.7
70.7
80.8
73.1 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.2
172
106.3
176
172 in
Length
176 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.78 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
47 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
917 mi
Range
720 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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