The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 24,200
€ 29,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 2.0D is 2.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1447
1782
2039
1423
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4266
2578
4292
4266 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.79 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
9.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
567 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
