The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 28,100
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.38 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 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 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft