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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIvsVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

1.8 TFSI

170 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Volvo C30

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,429 kg
    3,150 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
95.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
738km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,626mm182in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
233L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
62L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIVolvo C30 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI3,800-6,200 rpm1,400-3,700 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoC302.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
42.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
1,429 kg
3,150 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
228 km/h
142 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI8.2 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,086 km
675 mi
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
738 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
738 km
459 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 222 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 66 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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