The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 20,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D 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 120.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.87 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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