The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 22,500

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
57.9
69.1
78.9
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.1 in
Width
70.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 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 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.54 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
36 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
107 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
107 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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