The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 33,300
€ 20,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.8
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 3.2
Volvo C30 1.8
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
17.07 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.8
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
