The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 D4.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D4
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
177.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.96 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D4
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft