The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 28,200
€ 38,400
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
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
103.9
168
103.5
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.54 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
541 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
