The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 29,400
€ 25,400
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.91 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
