The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 20,400
€ 25,900
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 20.8 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
1470
1755
1955
1447
1782
2039
1755 mm
Width
1782 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1470 mm
Height
1447 mm
2640
4460
2640
4252
4460 mm
Length
4252 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
174 kg
12.18 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
777 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
428 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).
170.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
575 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
