The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 23,000
€ 21,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
