The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 25,700

€ 22,600

€ 25,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI is 3.4 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
1423
1765
1995
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1423 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4286
2640
4252
4286 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.55 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
200 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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9.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
9.59 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
35 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
278 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L