The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 35,600

€ 23,000

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
1421
1777
1966
1437
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1437 mm
2601
4237
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.63 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
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8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L