The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 17,000

€ 19,900

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6
57.9
69.1
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.1 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57 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 1.6
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.2 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4164S3
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft