The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 34,900
€ 26,500
€ 34,900
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 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
165.9
103.9
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0D
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.18 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
396 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
