Car comparison

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4vsMazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo XC40

2.0 T4

190 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
VS

Mazda CX-30

2.0 Skyactiv-X

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X

  • Lightest
    1,491 kg
    3,287 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    981 km
    609 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC402.0 T4MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
224Nm165lb-ft
Curb weight
1,647kg3,631lb
1,491kg3,287lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
53.7s
Calculated
66.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
150Nm/t101lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
981km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,425mm174in
4,395mm173in
Width
1,863mm73in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,652mm65in
1,540mm61in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,655mm105in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance-
175mm7in
Trunk volume
460L
430L
Max trunk volume-
1,406L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
51L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-XPowerTorque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 T4: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC402.0 T44,700 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm4,950 rpm
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X6,000 rpm3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC402.0 T4MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
53.7 s
66.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
180 hp
134 kW

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4 has 10 hp more than Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X and Volvo XC40 2.0 T4: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
224 Nm
165 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T4
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
1,491 kg
3,287 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T4
210 km/h
130 mph
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
204 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T48.4 s
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 T4 and Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T4
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X and Volvo XC40 2.0 T4: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T4
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC402.0 T4
818 km
508 mi
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
981 km
609 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC402.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 mph
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
180 hp
134 kW
8.8 s
204 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,395 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoXC402.0 T4
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.4 s
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoXC402.0 T4
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC402.0 T4MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
224 Nm
165 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
1,491 kg
3,287 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,395 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 in
Range score
818 km
508 mi
981 km
609 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC40 2.0 T4Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X

  • Is 156 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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