The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 28,000
€ 26,300
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.85 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
BMM
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 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 DPF
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
632 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
