The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 26,700
€ 26,200
€ 26,700
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 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1421
1777
1966
1447
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2601
4237
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.79 %
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
Drive
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
CLHA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
59 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
797 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
