The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 28,400
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 25.8 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
1437
1782
2039
1460
1770
2015
1782 mm
Width
1770 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1437 mm
Height
1460 mm
2640
4252
2640
4510
4252 mm
Length
4510 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.87 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.74 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
5.74 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
718 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
