Mazda 3

VS

Volvo C30

Expert Reviews

Mazda 3

Parkers.co.uk
3.8
  • "Distinctive looks"
  • "Economical petrol engines"
  • "Good to drive"
Edmunds.com
4
  • "An artful blend of refinement and performance makes the BMW 3 Series one of the best in its class."

Volvo C30

Parkers.co.uk
3.5
  • "Distinctive styling, good choice of engines, low emissions DRIVe version available"
Carbuyer.co.uk
3.9
  • "Impressive safety credentials"
  • "Stylish and distinctive"
  • "Superb build quality"

Summary

R 206 331
Avg. Price
R 83 609
Sedan
Body
Sedan
5
Seats
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4
Doors
4

Dimensions

1303 kg
Weight
kg
4595 mm
Length
mm
1755 mm
Width
1705 67.1 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 58.3 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2610 102.8 mm

Engine

front
Position
front
1998
CC
37425
4
Cyl
4
inline
Type
straight
4
Valves per cyl
double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
157 ps
Power (ps)
105 PS (103.5 bhp) (77 kW)at 6000 rpm ps
4100 rpm
Power (rpm)
nan rpm
138 Nm (102 ft·lb) (14.1 kgm)at 4200 rpm nm
Torque (nm)
138 Nm (102 ft·lb) (14.1 kgm)at 4200 rpm nm
4100 rpm
Torque (rpm)
138 Nm (102 ft·lb) (14.1 kgm)at 4200 rpm rpm
84 mm
Bore
75 × 84.7 mm 2.95 × 3.33 in mm
91 mm
Stroke
75 × 84.7 mm 2.95 × 3.33 in mm
12.0:1
Compression
nan
petrol
Fuel
petrol
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Power
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