The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 31,400
€ 24,200
€ 31,400
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 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.4i
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4203
2640
4252
4203 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.4i
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1406 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.45 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.4i
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.4i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.37 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
8.37 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
352 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
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 3.2
200.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
