The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
168 in
Length
177.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.19 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft