The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 22,800
€ 31,000
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4214
2640
4252
4214 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.66 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B5254T3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
217 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.62 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
6.62 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
697 mi
Range
410 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
