The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 17,000
€ 22,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 7.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57.9
69.1
77
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.1 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
103.9
175.6
103.9
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.32 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
718 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
