The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 31,000
€ 39,100
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 T5 is 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi S3 Sportback
57
70.2
80.3
55.2
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
169.4
167.4 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi S3 Sportback
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.47 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi S3 Sportback
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi S3 Sportback
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
410 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
