The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 26,300
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
103.9
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 D3
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.06 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 D3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
377 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
