The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.58 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft