The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 MPS is 9.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D5
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (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 D5 (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 D5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
601 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft