The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 31,000
€ 28,400
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
57
70.2
80.3
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
167.4
103.9
177.6
167.4 in
Length
177.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.25 %
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
5-speed automatic 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
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
410 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
181.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 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
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
