The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 28,100
€ 27,300
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
167.4
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
793 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
793 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
