The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 22,400
€ 24,900
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.88 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.2 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 DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
