The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 25,700
€ 30,600
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 2.5 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1424
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1424 mm
2640
4266
2602
4241
4266 mm
Length
4241 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1429 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.93 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.51 kg/bhp
11.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
31 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
67 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
428 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
