The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 24,500

€ 35,000

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.7 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1426
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1426 mm
2640
4266
2637
4313
4266 mm
Length
4313 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.25 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
340 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
9.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
42 mpg
city
54 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
731 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L