The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 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 D3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.11 %
Volvo C30 D3 (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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft