The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 29,400

€ 24,900

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 T5 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
103.8
169.7
167.4 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.58 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CPTA
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
19 mpg
city
40 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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