The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 22,700
€ 35,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1447
1782
2039
1423
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4266
2578
4286
4266 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2125 kg
Weight Difference:
226 kg
13.78 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
450 mi
Range
396 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
