The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,200

€ 21,600

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.8F is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 1.8F
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 1.8F
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
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 1.8F
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 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
32 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft