The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 21,000
€ 22,100
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4203
2640
4266
4203 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.77 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B4204S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
13.17 kg/bhp
9.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
58 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
339 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
319.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
341 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
