The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,200

€ 25,900

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1957
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2578
4214
4266 mm
Length
4214 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.88 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
547 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 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 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L