The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 29,900
€ 31,000
€ 29,900
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 2.0 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.9
103.9
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
444 mi
Range
410 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
