The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 25,700
€ 28,500
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.57 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
