The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 35,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D4 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.31 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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
