The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 21,600

€ 29,400

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 20.8 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 T5
1470
1755
1955
1447
1782
2039
1755 mm
Width
1782 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1470 mm
Height
1447 mm
2640
4460
2640
4252
4460 mm
Length
4252 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 T5
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.47 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 T5
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
54 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
795 mi
Range
443 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
164.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L