The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 33,300

€ 22,100

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0F
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
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0F
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.94 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0F
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0F
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
339 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
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).
319.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft