The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 27,000
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D4.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.18 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D5204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
610 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
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
