The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 21,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57
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
57 in
Height
57.7 in
103.9
167.4
106.3
176
167.4 in
Length
176 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.55 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 1.8
138.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
