The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 24,000
€ 23,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 5.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 2.4i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1407 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.7 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.38 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
459 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
