The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 21,200
€ 23,900
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.8F is 3.4 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
4286
4252 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.87 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
360 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
