The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 29,400
€ 35,800
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.3 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
