The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 22,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4238
2640
4266
4238 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
154 kg
10.89 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
B4204S3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
148 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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12.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
12.48 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
42 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
