The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 24,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 D3
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
57 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 D3
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.36 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft