The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 27,000

€ 28,400

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.01 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
424 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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