The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (17 - 19)
€ 24,500

€ 27,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57
70.2
80.3
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
103.9
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.18 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
731 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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