The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 23,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
1470
1755
1955
1437
1782
2039
1755 mm
Width
1782 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1470 mm
Height
1437 mm
2640
4460
2640
4266
4460 mm
Length
4266 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.33 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.05 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
795 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L