The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 28,800

€ 24,800

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 TDI.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.84 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
BKD
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft