The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 26,600

€ 26,500

€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
102.4
166.8
103.9
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
8V
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)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
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
84.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft