The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 28,100
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 36,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
167.4 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
DKZA
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 Sportback 40 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 Sportback 40 TFSI

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft