The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 27,000
€ 17,000
€ 27,000
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 D4 is 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
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 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
281 kg
18.29 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.78 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
