The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 24,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 D3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.54 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D3
BP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D3
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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