The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

€ 25,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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 2.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4238 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.76 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

 REPLAY
10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
777 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L