The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 29,300

€ 56,000

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 T5 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
57
70.2
80.3
55.6
70.9
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
103.9
167.4
103.6
170.7
167.4 in
Length
170.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.39 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
402 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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