The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 27,300
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T4 is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1783 mm
Width
1755 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1420 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
4369 mm
Length
4460 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.18 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.26 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
40 mpg
city
49 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L