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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.26 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
25.62 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
47 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 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).
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)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
