The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
€ 26,500
€ 32,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
167.4
103.8
169.8
167.4 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.63 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
DHFA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
129 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
( 45 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
12.4 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.)
Volvo C30 2.0D
45 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
31 mpg
city
16 lb
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
547 mi
Range
302 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
302 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
