The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 26,300

€ 23,200

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57
70.2
80.3
57.1
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
103.9
167.4
106.3
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.2 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28 mpg
city
55 mpg
47 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
601 mi
Range
834 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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