The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,200

€ 23,300

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.0.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.37 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft