The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 24,800
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 DRIVe
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BM
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 150
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 DRIVe
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.78 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
48 mpg
city
55 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
773 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft