The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 21,600

€ 22,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1447
1782
2039
1470
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2640
4252
2640
4460
4252 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.04 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
659 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L