The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 39,100

€ 24,900

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.08 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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