The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)
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 35 TFSI cod
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.95 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft