The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 23,800

€ 31,000

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
102.4
166.8
103.9
167.4
166.8 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.35 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
8V
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
CJZA
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
26.39 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
410 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
933 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft