The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 20,500
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 T5 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.13 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
M
Generation
BM
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

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft