The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 26,500
€ 32,300
€ 26,500
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 Volvo C30 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.95 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
