The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 25,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.77 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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