The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.14 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft