The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 30,900
€ 20,800
€ 30,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
103.8
169.7
103.9
167.4
169.7 in
Length
167.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.1 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
8V
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 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
