The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 29,400
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 36,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
167.4 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.57 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft