The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 26,600
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 26,600
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 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 D3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (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
57 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (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 D3
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.53 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 D3
BM
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 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 D3
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

 REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft