The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 36,600
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 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1424 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4241 mm
Length
4266 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.3 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

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8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L