The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 24,800
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
78.9
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.64 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft