The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 20,300

€ 22,100

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0F
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4203
2640
4266
4203 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0F
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.74 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0F
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0F
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F
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11.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
11.4 kg/bhp
9.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
43 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
339 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
319.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
341 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L