The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 26,500

€ 17,000

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
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 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
1461 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
191 kg
13.07 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
400 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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8.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.21 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
601 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
439 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L