The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 27,300

€ 22,100

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.2
172
103.9
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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