The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19)
€ 28,200

€ 25,200

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.64 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
M
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
541 mi
Range
546 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







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