The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,100
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 D5.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 D5
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
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 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
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 D5
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.16 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
541 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft