The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 25,600

€ 24,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
56.5
70.7
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
107.3
175.6
103.9
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.35 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
BP
Generation
M
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft