The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,800
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 2.0D is 20.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
1782
2039
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
2640
4460
4252 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.68 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L