The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 17,000
€ 20,800
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 20.8 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
1470
1755
1955
1447
1782
2039
1755 mm
Width
1782 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1470 mm
Height
1447 mm
2640
4460
2640
4252
4460 mm
Length
4252 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.43 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
145 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
12.07 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
