The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 24,000
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 19.4 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Mazda 3 2.0
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
4266
4460 mm
Length
4266 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.4i
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.76 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.4i
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.4i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.05 kg/bhp
8.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
450 mi
Range
459 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
