The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 24,000
€ 24,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.4i is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.84 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-five gasoline 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
