The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 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 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1447
1782
2039
1470
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2640
4266
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
296 kg
19.08 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
49 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
