The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 22,700
€ 20,400
€ 22,700
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 2.0 is 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1447
1782
2039
1470
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2640
4266
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
11.24 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
