The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 1.6D is 20.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
1782
2039
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
4252 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.77 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L