The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 kg
12.64 %
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
8V
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

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9.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.16 kg/bhp
10.48 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
58 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L