The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 28,800
€ 27,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.27 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
BMM
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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
