The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 25,900

€ 28,300

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 2.4i is 8.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
57
70.2
80.3
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
167.4
107.3
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
M
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
428 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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