The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)

€ 22,700
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.58 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204S3
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
22 mpg
city
16 lb
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
450 mi
Range
249 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft