The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,600

€ 20,100

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 2.0 is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
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 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.05 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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