The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1437 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.86 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
city
54 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
795 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L