The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 36,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.47 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
