The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 17,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 7.6 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
168
103.9
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.39 %
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 manual 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
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
