The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 17,000

€ 23,000
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 D2 is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.6 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 D2
Mazda 3 1.6
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.17 %

General
Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D2
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 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