The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft