The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 22,600
€ 22,300
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1957
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2578
4203
4252 mm
Length
4203 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.7 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.28 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
38 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
462 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
