The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 25,900
€ 22,600
€ 25,900
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 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
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
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.84 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 TDI
121.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
