The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 28,800

€ 20,400

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CD.
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.92 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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