The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 26,900

€ 25,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.4i
1424
1777
1966
1447
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1424 mm
Height
1447 mm
2602
4241
2640
4252
4241 mm
Length
4252 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.4i
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
154 kg
10.78 %

General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.4i
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DADA
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
250 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.4i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8.61 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
621 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L