The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 27,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
€ 25,700
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.38 %
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

 REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
170.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 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
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft