The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 25,800
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 1.6 TDI ultra is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 T5
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 T5
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
228 kg
15.12 %
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
11.85 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
72 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L