The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 26,200

€ 17,500

€ 26,200
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 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 100.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
168
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 100
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.31 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
547 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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
121.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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