The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,500
€ 26,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.0D is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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
167.4
101.5
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.91 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
