The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 22,300
€ 20,800
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 8.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.8
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
57 in
106.3
175.6
103.9
167.4
175.6 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.8
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.89 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.8
BM
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
