The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 22,700
€ 27,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.0 is 24.4 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
1447
1782
2039
1460
1770
1970
1782 mm
Width
1770 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1447 mm
Height
1460 mm
2640
4266
2640
4510
4266 mm
Length
4510 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.15 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
450 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
