The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 25,600

€ 24,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 20.8 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
1435
1795
2028
1447
1782
2039
1795 mm
Width
1782 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1435 mm
Height
1447 mm
2725
4460
2640
4252
4460 mm
Length
4252 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
1374 kg
Kerb Weight
1406 kg
1898 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.28 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
BP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1759 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
270 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.37 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
12.05 kg/bhp
8.37 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
69 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
61 mpg
city
24 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
773 mi
Range
459 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
524 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1026 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L