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2011 Volvo S40 vs 2026 Mazda 3

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 30 MPG combined — Mazda 3 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2500 vs $2250 — Mazda 3 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2011 Volvo S40 2026 Mazda 3
Year20112026
ClassCompact CarsCompact Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)Automatic (S6)
Cylinders54
Displacement (L)2.52.5
City MPG2127
Highway MPG3036
Combined MPG2430
Annual Fuel Cost$2500$2250
CO₂ (g/mile)370.2916666666667294.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score—/106/10
EPA GHG Score—/106/10
🚗 2011 Volvo S40

Compact Cars with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Mazda 3

Compact Cars with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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