The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 22,400

€ 25,500

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.7 in
103.9
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
718 mi
Range
720 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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