The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.58 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft