The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 25,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 4.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2636
4310
4266 mm
Length
4310 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
11.24 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.62 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
11.62 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
