The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 24,500
€ 27,900
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 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 D3.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.94 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
