The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 23,100
€ 22,400
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57.7
70.7
80.8
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56.6 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 1.6D DRIVe
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.58 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
566 mi
Range
718 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
