The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 27,000
€ 23,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.21 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
