The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

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 CD.
Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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 CD
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.69 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

 REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft