The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 24,800
€ 24,200
€ 24,800
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 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 2.4i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.5
103.9
167.4
165.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.7 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
117.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
