The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 24,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.0.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.0
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.0
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.16 %
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.0
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
55 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 2.0
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