The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 31,200
€ 23,900
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.98 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.8 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.8 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)
31.1 cu ft
