The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 23,600
€ 29,400
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 T5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.72 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B5254T7
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
