The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 28,000

€ 27,600

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 T5 is 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Volvo C30 T5
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
168
107.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.49 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
M
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
443 mi
Range
674 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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