The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 27,600

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 D3 is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
168
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.06 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
M
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
642 mi
Range
674 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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