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 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.28 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
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
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
