The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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 CD is 8.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
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 (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
175.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.32 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 1.6D DRIVe

 REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
718 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft