The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 29,200
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.8 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
167.4
103.8
169.8
167.4 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.67 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
