The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 24,100
€ 31,200
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 8.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 T5
57.9
69.1
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.1 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
103.9
175.6
103.9
167.4
175.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 T5
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.75 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 T5
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 T5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
450 mi
Range
410 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
144 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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
