2012 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2012 Volvo C30

2012 Mazda MAZDA3

2012 Volvo C30

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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring	28	40	$21,568	$22,550
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport	24	33	$16,443	$17,555
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring	24	33	$17,749	$18,950
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring	22	29	$21,603	$23,070
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring	22	29	$20,134	$21,500
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV	25	33	$14,771	$15,200
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport	25	33	$15,648	$16,705
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring	25	33	$16,952	$18,100
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Grand Touring	20	28	$20,854	$22,270
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Touring	20	28	$19,385	$20,700
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring	28	39	$22,141	$23,150
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Touring	28	39	$19,274	$20,150
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring	22	29	$22,071	$23,570
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Touring	22	29	$20,600	$22,000
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual Mazdaspeed3 Touring	18	25	$22,191	$23,700
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Touring	27	38	$18,462	$19,300
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Grand Touring	20	28	$21,322	$22,770
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Touring	20	28	$19,852	$21,200

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic	21	30	$23,453	$24,950
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic Platinum	21	30	$27,589	$29,350
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premier Plus	21	30	$25,333	$26,950
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic R-Design	21	30	$25,803	$27,450
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic R-Design Platinum	21	30	$29,939	$31,850
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic R-Design Premier Plus	21	30	$27,683	$29,450
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual	21	29	$23,453	$24,950
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual Platinum	21	29	$27,589	$29,350
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual Premier Plus	21	29	$25,333	$26,950
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual R-Design	21	29	$25,803	$27,450
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual R-Design Platinum	21	29	$29,939	$31,850
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual R-Design Premier Plus	21	29	$27,683	$29,450

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,568

$23,453

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,550

$24,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$376 / month

$416 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With its new Skyactive powertrains, the 2012 Mazda3 is the eco-conscious choice that sure doesn't drive like one.

The 2012 Volvo C30 has top-notch safety and style; but it's not as racy as it looks and not any more practical than it looks.

TCC Likes

Excellent handling and stability
Class-leading steering feel
Nicely configured interior

Stylish interior design and trim
Strong powertrain
Stable, relaxed highway cruising

TCC Dislikes

Optional moonroof limits headroom
Base and s still have mediocre gas mileage
Road noise

Lack of headroom
Odd driving position
Tiny 2+2 backseat

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

45.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.9

54.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.0

51.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

41.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

31.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.1

70.2

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.7

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

180.9

167.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

57.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

12.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

20.2

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9 x - TBD -

11.8 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4 x - TBD -

11.0 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

15.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.94

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

35.8

36.4

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.2

34.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/50VR17

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D16

125/85/16

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2950

3200

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.9

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Turbocharged Gas I5

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 4100

236 @ 2300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/122

2.5L/154

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6000

227 @ 5000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.89

2.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

4.66

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.98

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

1.02

Trans Description Cont. Again

Geartronic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

5.11

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

3.03

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda3

Volvo C30

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

4.5

7.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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