Audi A5 2009 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
|
Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 131 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
|
The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
|
Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 45 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
|
Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 229 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A5 has
|
Volvo C30 has
| |