The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 24,500

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D3
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
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D3
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.41 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D3
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft