The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 29,400

€ 24,000

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 4.4 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
1421
1785
1966
1447
1782
2039
1785 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2636
4310
2640
4266
4310 mm
Length
4266 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.85 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.43 kg/bhp
8.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
690 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
690 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L