The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 23,100

€ 28,000

€ 23,100
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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
4266
4214 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.17 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
8P
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.25 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
621 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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