The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 25,700
€ 33,900
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
168
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.24 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
355 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
