The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 25,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
167.4
176 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.4i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.62 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.4i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
566 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
170.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
