The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 23,900
€ 20,800
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4214
2640
4252
4214 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.84 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.73 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
