The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

€ 24,000
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 22,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.4i 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 165 i-ELOOP.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (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 2.4i (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.61 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
546 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft