The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
69.5
78.5
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.25 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
600 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft