The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 25,000
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D3 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-D 105.
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 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 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.81 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
720 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft