The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.6 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
168 in
Length
177.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.21 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft