The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 26,300
€ 32,600
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.06 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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
