The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 27,600

€ 26,500

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 D5.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.53 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
BP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
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
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
674 mi
Range
601 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
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).
127.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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