The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 27,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 7.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.43 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 D4
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 D4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
