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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDIvsVolvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3)

3.0 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2007-2011
VS

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    913 km
    567 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDIVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
240hp179kW
230hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,508kg3,325lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
913km567mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
455L
278L
Max trunk volume
829L
921L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
62L
CO2 emissions-
203g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDIVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI4,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDIVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
26.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,508 kg
3,325 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)3.0 TDI
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)3.0 TDI6.1 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 0.6 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)3.0 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 1.8 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)3.0 TDI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
913 km
567 mi
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
713 km
443 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)3.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 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)3.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI 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)3.0 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 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)3.0 TDI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.0 TDIVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
913 km
567 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
-
203 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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) 3.0 TDIVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 177 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Is 102 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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