The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 31,000
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) Volvo C30 T5
€ 34,900
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 3.2
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 3.2
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 3.2
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.18 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B5254T3
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 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 3.2

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 3.2
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

 REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft