The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 24,800
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.64 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
