The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 22,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 7.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 2.0
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 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 2.0
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.88 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 2.0
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
