The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 20,800
€ 20,400
€ 20,800
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 1.8 is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
167.4
103.9
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.43 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 1.8
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
