The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 23,800
€ 17,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 2.0D is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.68 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
