The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 21,800
€ 17,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.8 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1437
1782
2039
1450
1795
2053
1782 mm
Width
1795 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1437 mm
Height
1450 mm
2640
4252
2700
4460
4252 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.96 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
99 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
150 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
718 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
364 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L




















