The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 35,400

€ 26,600

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.1
70.7
80.8
73.1 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
104.2
172
106.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
917 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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