The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 31,200
€ 20,100
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
167.4
103.9
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.53 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
