The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 24,400

€ 20,800

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8
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
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.22 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8
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