The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 23,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
55.9
69.5
77
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
D4162T
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 D2
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
