The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 29,800
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1424
1777
1966
1447
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1424 mm
Height
1447 mm
2602
4241
2640
4266
4241 mm
Length
4266 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1519 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
214 kg
14.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
11.45 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
61 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
758 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
170.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
341 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
