The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 25,700
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.13 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5244S4
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft