The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,300
 Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) Volvo C30 T5
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
103.9
167.4
167 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.07 %
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft