The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 23,000
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 e is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D2
56
69.5
78.5
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.6 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 e
Volvo C30 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D2
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 e
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
