The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 21,200
€ 35,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8F 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 3.2.
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 3.2
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 1.8F
Audi A3 3.2
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
16.28 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 3.2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
360 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
