The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 20,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 26,200
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 19.4 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1450
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
1795
2053
1782 mm
Width
1795 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1447 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
2700
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1815 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.93 %
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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
118 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

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

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
10.85 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
364 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L