The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 22,700
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
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 DISI i-stop
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.41 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft