The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 24,500
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4214
2640
4266
4214 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
166 kg
10.81 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D5204T5
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
697 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
