The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 20,400

€ 22,400

€ 20,400
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 CD is 19.4 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1470
1755
1955
1437
1782
2039
1755 mm
Width
1782 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1470 mm
Height
1437 mm
2640
4460
2640
4266
4460 mm
Length
4266 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.48 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
759 mi
Range
718 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 CD
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L