The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 21,600

€ 24,200

€ 21,600
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 19.4 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
4266
4460 mm
Length
4266 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.0D
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.34 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.0D
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.0D
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 2.0D
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
54 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
795 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L