The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 28,100
€ 30,000
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 2.0 TDI
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft



















