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 1.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
56.2
70.3
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 in
Height
57 in
103.8
169.8
103.9
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
34 mpg
( 38 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
38 MPGe
Volvo C30 D5
15.3 lb
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
