The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 33,300
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 3.2
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 3.2
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 3.2
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.18 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

 REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
377 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft