The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,900
€ 21,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1447
1782
2039
1470
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2640
4266
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.77 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
54 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
