The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 30,000
€ 27,000
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
