The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 22,400

€ 20,400

€ 22,400
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 DRIVe is 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1437
1782
2039
1470
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1437 mm
Height
1470 mm
2640
4266
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
8.33 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
718 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L