The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 26,400
€ 26,200
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
165.9
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
