The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 26,500
€ 27,200
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1447
1782
2039
1423
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4266
2578
4286
4266 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1461 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.44 %
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
Drive
Permanent all-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
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
400 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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8.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.21 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
601 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
621 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
439 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
