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

€ 28,000

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 9.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.08 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
653 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
610 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L