The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 28,000

€ 28,000

€ 28,000
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 Volvo C30 T5 is 19.4 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1447
1782
2039
1470
1755
1955
1782 mm
Width
1755 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2640
4266
2640
4460
4266 mm
Length
4460 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.52 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.64 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
443 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L