The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 26,500
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 D5 is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.1 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 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 1.6 CD
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft