The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 27,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2636
4310
4252 mm
Length
4310 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.62 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
