The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 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 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.89 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 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 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 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 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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 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 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft