The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 26,200
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
814 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
