The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,200
 Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) Volvo C30 1.8F
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
167 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.72 %
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
360 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
300.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft