The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 38,400

€ 26,200

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 e-tron is 1.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
103.5
169.8
103.9
168
169.8 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 2.0D
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.01 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 2.0D
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 2.0D
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 2.0D
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1657 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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