The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 23,000
€ 29,900
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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.03 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 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
