The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 55,900
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 T5 is 6.9 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
1447
1782
2039
1411
1800
1966
1782 mm
Width
1800 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1411 mm
2640
4266
2631
4335
4266 mm
Length
4335 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
1519 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.16 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.69 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
34 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
412 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
341 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
