The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 22,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 7.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0F
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 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0F
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.89 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0F
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0F
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
339 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
144 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).
319.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
