The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 26,500
€ 23,000
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 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 D5.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 D5
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 e DPF
Volvo C30 D5
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1461 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
7.26 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 D5
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 e DPF
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
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
8.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 DPF
92.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
