The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 29,800
€ 26,600
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, 0.2 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
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
18.04 %
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
CYVB
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
227 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 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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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
