The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 7.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 T5
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 T5
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.8 %
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 T5
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
443 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
164.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft