The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 26,300

€ 17,500

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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-G 100.
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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-G 100
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.99 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
140 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
601 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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