The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 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 9.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
177.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.58 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft