The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 33,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 35 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
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 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
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 35 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.55 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 35 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft