The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 31,200
€ 20,900
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.14 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
