The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 22,300
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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.49 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

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 automatic 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
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
547 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 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
1146 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