The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 22,300

€ 22,600

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
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
165.5
103.9
167.4
165.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.71 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
495 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
130.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft