The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 21,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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
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 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.95 %
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
5-speed automatic 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
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
