The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 24,100
€ 26,300
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 D3 is 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Volvo C30 D3
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
4266
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
211 kg
13.6 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
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
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 D3
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
