The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 30,800
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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1424 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
2640
4252
4241 mm
Length
4252 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.85 %
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 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)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.12 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L