The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 28,100

€ 25,600

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 D5 is 8.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Volvo C30 D5
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
167.4
107.3
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.17 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
541 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 D5
141.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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