The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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 CD is 7.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
69.1
77
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D2
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.69 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D2
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

 REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft