The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 27,900
€ 22,600
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 MPS is 10.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0
57.5
69.7
77.6
57
70.2
80.3
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
103.9
177.6
103.9
167.4
177.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.1 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
