The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 28,000

€ 22,500

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
57
70.2
80.3
57.1
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
103.9
168
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 165 i-ELOOP
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.81 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
443 mi
Range
546 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft