The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 26,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1957
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2578
4238
4266 mm
Length
4238 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.48 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 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 1.8 TFSI
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
450 mi
Range
511 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
