The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 27,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D4.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.31 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
