The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 35,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 2.0 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
168
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.29 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
955 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
