The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 D3 is 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.41 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
42 mpg
city
54 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L