The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 25,900
€ 24,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 20.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 2.0
1447
1782
2039
1470
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2640
4252
2640
4460
4252 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 2.0
1429 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.23 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.51 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
