The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 27,900
€ 26,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 24.4 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
1460
1770
1970
1447
1782
2039
1770 mm
Width
1782 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1460 mm
Height
1447 mm
2640
4510
2640
4266
4510 mm
Length
4266 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.58 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
388 mi
Range
547 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
