The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 28,000

€ 21,600

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 8.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D
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 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
659 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft