The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 31,500

€ 28,200

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 g-tron is 4.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
1427
1785
1966
1447
1782
2039
1785 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1427 mm
Height
1447 mm
2637
4313
2640
4266
4313 mm
Length
4266 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.26 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CPWA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
12.55 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
( 46 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
9 MPGe
46 MPGe
Volvo C30 D5
6.9 kg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
256 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L