The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
168 in
Length
177.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.96 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft