The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 17,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 2.4i is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 1.6
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
167.4
103.9
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 1.6
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.14 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
