The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 27,800
€ 24,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.4i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
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 2.4i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.03 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
583 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
