The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 CD.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
70.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 CD
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.45 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
M
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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