The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,900
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 D5 is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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