The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 24,400
€ 29,400
€ 24,400
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 2.0 TDI DPF 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 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.91 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
8P
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 DPF
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
670 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 DPF
104.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
