The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
€ 29,800

€ 25,700

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
168
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
648 lb
19.35 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.0 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 1.0 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
752 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