The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 31,200
€ 24,700
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
102.4
166.8
167.4 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.74 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
