The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 23,600
€ 26,500
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.26 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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 e
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 e
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D5
121 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 e
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
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 e
92.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
