The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 22,500

€ 22,400

€ 22,500
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 165 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
56.6 in
106.3
175.6
103.9
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.04 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
546 mi
Range
718 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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