The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 22,500

€ 20,400

€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.6 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 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.51 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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