The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 25,900
€ 20,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
167.4
101.5
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.62 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
