The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 32,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0F is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
168
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.8 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
339 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
319.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
