The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 19,900

€ 22,500

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
57
70.2
80.3
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
103.9
168
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.99 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
488 mi
Range
546 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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