The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 24,200
€ 20,400
€ 24,200
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 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.63 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
