The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 28,200
€ 28,700
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.02 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
