The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 41,200

€ 17,000

€ 41,200
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 9 cm shorter, 10.2 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
1420
1857
2041
1470
1755
1955
1857 mm
Width
1755 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1420 mm
Height
1470 mm
2647
4370
2640
4460
4370 mm
Length
4460 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
327 kg
20.67 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L