The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 24,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 D3.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.41 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
64 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
797 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
