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

€ 39,400

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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
103.5
169.8
167.4 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.01 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
147 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
410 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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