The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 22,000

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.7 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft