The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
€ 26,200
€ 27,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.88 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
547 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
