The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,800
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 2.0D is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 MPS
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
167.4 in
Length
177.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 MPS
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.67 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 MPS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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