The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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 2.0 TDI is 4 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
1765
1995
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1423 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
2578
4292
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
2640
4252
4292 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

 REPLAY
8.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.63 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
657 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
107 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L