The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 24,500
€ 25,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
4266
4214 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.38 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B5244S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
610 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
