The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 17,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.75 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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