The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 29,900
€ 31,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 1.1 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
4252
4241 mm
Length
4252 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
107 kg
7.45 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
217 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 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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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.62 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
6.62 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
64 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
797 mi
Range
410 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
423 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
