The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 27,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1447
1782
2039
1423
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4252
2578
4292
4252 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg
Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.94 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
468 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
