The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 39,100
€ 17,000
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
721 lb
20.67 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
