The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 35,600
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 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.25 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft