The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 23,300
€ 28,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 8.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
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
167.4
175.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.12 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
541 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
