Mazda 3 BL or Volvo S40 II?

2009–2013 vs 2004–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: 3 BL 4,580 mm, S40 II 4,476 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: 3 BL 430 l, S40 II 404 l.
Lowest consumption: 3 BL 4.3 l/100 km, S40 II 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: 3 BL 77–191 kW, S40 II 80–162 kW.
Standard equipment: 3 BL 25 items (Comfort), S40 II 29 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 3 BL2009–2013 · 12 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sports-Line, DirectSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo S40 II2004–2012 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 3 BL2009–2013no listings	Volvo S40 II2004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,460 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,476 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,770 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,454 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–430 l	Trunk volume404 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,440 kg	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank52 l–62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2013	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines4
Power	Power77–191 kW (105–260 hp)	Power80–162 kW (109–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.3	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.6 CD 115	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 2.3 MPS	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · T5
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Comfort	Items in the base trim29 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim36 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 3 BL or Volvo S40 II?

Length: Mazda 3 BL 4,580 mm, Volvo S40 II 4,476 mm (a 104 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 430 vs 404 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 3 BL or Volvo S40 II?

The most frugal Mazda 3 BL uses 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 CD 115); the most frugal Volvo S40 II 4.9 l/100 km (1.6D).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 3 BL or Volvo S40 II?

The strongest Mazda 3 BL makes 191 kW (260 hp) (2.3 MPS); the strongest Volvo S40 II 162 kW (220 hp) (T5).

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