The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19)
€ 29,800
€ 18,200
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
57
70.2
80.3
57.7
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
103.9
168
106.3
176
168 in
Length
176 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
571 lb
17.05 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
M
Generation
BM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
428 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
