The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 26,500
€ 34,900
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 3.2
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.67 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 3.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 3.2
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
