The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 29,400

€ 28,900

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
167.4
102.4
167
167.4 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.98 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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