The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 22,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
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 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.19 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CBZB
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 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
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
645 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft