The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 22,500

€ 27,900

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 24.4 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
1437
1782
2039
1460
1770
1970
1782 mm
Width
1770 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1437 mm
Height
1460 mm
2640
4266
2640
4510
4266 mm
Length
4510 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.19 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
66 mpg
city
21 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
899 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L