The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 21,300
€ 26,200
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
57.7
70.7
80.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
106.3
176
103.9
168
176 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.92 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
BM
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
547 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
