The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 22,700
€ 31,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Volvo C30 2.0
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
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 3.2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.94 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
352 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
741 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
