The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 26,300
€ 22,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
167.4
101.5
165.5
167.4 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.86 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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
