The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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 (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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 D4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.31 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
684 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 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