The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,200

€ 24,800

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
102.4
166.8
167.4 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.19 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft