The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.09 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
B5254T7
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft