The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 33,000
€ 20,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 T5 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
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 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.19 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
