The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 29,400
€ 23,900
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 3.4 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
1447
1782
2039
1423
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4252
2578
4286
4252 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
1422 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.9 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.26 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
23 mpg
city
49 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
443 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
438 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
