The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,600
€ 27,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4214
4252 mm
Length
4214 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.17 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.28 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
38 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
462 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
