The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 28,100
€ 27,600
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
169
167.4 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.72 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
