The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 23,000
€ 28,600
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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
56.1
70
77.4
56.6
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.6 in
102.4
167
103.9
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.76 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 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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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
