The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 23,200

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8F is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
167.4
106.3
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.35 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
18 mpg
city
55 mpg
32 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
360 mi
Range
834 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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