The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 33,000

€ 24,100

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 9.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
1420
1783
2041
1470
1755
1955
1783 mm
Width
1755 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1420 mm
Height
1470 mm
2647
4369
2640
4460
4369 mm
Length
4460 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.65 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Mazda 3 2.0
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