The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 24,200
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 2.0D
1421
1777
1966
1447
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 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 2.0D
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.86 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 2.0D
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 2.0D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
11.85 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
72 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
914 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
