The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 21,600
 Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
166.8 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
D4164T
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
70 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft