The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 28,000
€ 24,300
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.49 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
