The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 22,100
€ 28,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI is 3.4 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
1423
1765
1995
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1423 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4286
2640
4252
4286 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.73 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
13.56 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
670 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
670 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
