The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 30,200
€ 26,500
€ 30,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
4292
2640
4266
4292 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1461 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.13 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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9.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.17 kg/bhp
8.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
54 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
717 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
717 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
