The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 24,800
€ 22,600
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
55.9
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
102.4
166.8
103.9
167.4
166.8 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.67 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLHA
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
