The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 25,900
€ 26,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
167.4
102.4
167
167.4 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.79 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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
