Mazda 3 (Hatchback) (2016) is 91 mm (3.58 inch) longer, 35 mm (1.38 inch) higher, 29 kg (64 lbs) lighter and has 29 liters (1.02 ft3) bigger cargo space than Volvo V40 (2014).
Volvo V40 (2014) is 6 mm (0.24 inch) wider than Mazda 3 (Hatchback) (2016).