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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
57
70.2
80.3
57.5
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
168
103.9
177.6
168 in
Length
177.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.14 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
