The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 25,000
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.53 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
670 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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