The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 25,400
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 T3 is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo V40 T3
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
172 in
Length
177.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T3
Mazda 3 MPS
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.57 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Volvo V40 T3
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T3
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Volvo V40 T3
Mazda 3 MPS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T3
104.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft