The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 20,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.45 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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