The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 22,400
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1421
1777
1966
1437
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1437 mm
2601
4237
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.5 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
11.85 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
72 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
914 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
