The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.65 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft