The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 24,500

€ 22,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1447
1782
2039
1470
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2640
4266
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
191 kg
12.43 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
149 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
191 NM
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L