The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 28,100
€ 24,500
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
