The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 28,200

€ 25,400

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.56 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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