The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 26,700
€ 26,500
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
