The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 22,100
€ 23,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF is 0.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 2.0F
56
69.5
78.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
57 in
101.5
168.7
103.9
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 2.0F
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 2.0F
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
B4204S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 2.0F
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
29.57 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
339 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
