The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 24,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
165.9
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
