The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 22,600
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 34,300
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 TFSI 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 2.0.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 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 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
167 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.2 %
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CZPB
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

 REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
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