The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)

€ 25,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.4 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1423 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
2640
4252
4286 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.24 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

 REPLAY
10.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.54 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
410 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
410 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L