The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 38,400

€ 31,200

€ 38,400
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 e-tron is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 T5
56.1
70.3
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
103.5
169.8
103.9
167.4
169.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 T5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.01 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 T5
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 T5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1657 mi
Range
410 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft