The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 24,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
56
69.5
78.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
57 in
101.5
169
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.18 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D5204T5
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
