The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 28,400
€ 26,500
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
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
165.5
103.9
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.09 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
