The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 23,400

€ 26,300

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.52 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft