The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 30,800
€ 24,000
€ 30,800
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 30 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57 in
103.8
169.8
103.9
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DGTE
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
26.39 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
52 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
690 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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 30 TDI
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft







