The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 22,100
€ 27,600
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 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 2.0F.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
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 2.0F
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
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 2.0F
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 2.0F
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
50 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
339 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
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).
319.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
