The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 20,800
€ 23,600
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.08 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
