The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 20,800
€ 24,000
€ 20,800
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 Volvo C30 1.8 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.79 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
