The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,800

€ 23,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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.
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0
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
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.31 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0
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 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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