The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 20,800
€ 30,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.12 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
419 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
