The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)
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 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.96 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft