The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 27,600
€ 24,200
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.11 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
