The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 27,900

€ 28,000

€ 27,900
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 MPS is 9.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 T5
57.5
69.7
77.6
57
70.2
80.3
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
103.9
177.6
103.9
168
177.6 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 T5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.19 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 T5
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 MPS
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
388 mi
Range
443 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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