The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 22,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 D4 is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.78 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
510 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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft