What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Mazda 3 Sedan?

Depending on the version, the Mazda 3 Sedan delivers up to 186 HP.

What are the consumption figures for the Mazda 3 Sedan in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5.50 L.

How many liters of cargo space does the Mazda 3 Sedan offer?

Depending on configuration, up to 450 L fit inside.

What are the Mazda 3 Sedan’s length, width and height?

The Mazda 3 Sedan measures 4660 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1440 mm high.

What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Volvo XC40's engine?

Up to 197 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo XC40 according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 6.50 L.

What maximum speed does the Volvo XC40 reach?

The Volvo XC40 reaches up to 180 km/h.

What are the Volvo XC40’s length, width and height?

The Volvo XC40 measures 4425 mm long, 1863 mm wide and 1652 mm high.

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Volvo XC40 - Differences and prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

XC40 @ Volvo Cars

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £, while the Volvo XC40 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 11785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda 3 Sedan manages with 5.50 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

XC40 @ Volvo Cars

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC40 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 197 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs slightly better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC40 pulls to a small extent stronger with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

XC40 @ Volvo Cars

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is to a small extent lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers minimal more room – 452 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC40 minimal takes the win – 532 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda 3 Sedan proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda 3 Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Reviews Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)

Reviews Volvo XC40

5 (2 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 25000 - 34200 £	Price 36800 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6.1 L	Consumption L/100km 6.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 123 - 135 g/km	co2 147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 51 L	Fuel tank capacity 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Sedan	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 4	Doors 5
Curb weight 1420 - 1492 kg	Curb weight 1688 kg
Trunk capacity 450 L	Trunk capacity 452 L
Length 4660 mm	Length 4425 mm
Width 1795 mm	Width 1863 mm
Height 1440 mm	Height 1652 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1328 L
Payload 467 - 481 kg	Payload 532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV	Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 186 HP	Power HP 163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.1 - 9.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed 203 - 216 km/h	Max Speed 180 km/h
Torque 238 - 240 Nm	Torque 265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 103 - 137 kW	Power kW 120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity 1998 - 2488 cm3	Engine capacity 1969 cm3