The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 26,500
€ 32,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.56 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
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 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
