The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 28,100

€ 25,500

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
167.4
106.3
176
167.4 in
Length
176 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.12 %

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
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 105
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
541 mi
Range
720 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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