The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 32,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 D5 is 6.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1426
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1426 mm
2640
4252
2637
4313
4252 mm
Length
4313 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.17 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
400 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.23 kg/bhp
11.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
67 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
601 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
