The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 29,300
€ 33,300
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.57 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
