The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 33,200
€ 24,000
€ 33,200
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 TFSI is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
169
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.03 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
490 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
144 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 TFSI
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
