The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 20,400
€ 24,200
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
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 2.4i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.74 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
459 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
