The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,300
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 D5 is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 MPS
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
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 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
167.4 in
Length
177.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 MPS
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 MPS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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