The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,600
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 1.6D is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.14 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
795 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft