The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
168 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.44 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
566 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft