The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
1765
1957
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4214 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
173 kg
11.47 %
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.85 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
551 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L