The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 28,100
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
167.4 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.37 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft