The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 36,500
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2636
4310
4252 mm
Length
4310 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1429 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.73 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.51 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
31 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
428 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L
