The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 31,000

€ 35,900

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
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
103.9
167.4
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 2.0 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.58 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft