The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 19,900
€ 22,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
