The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 D2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 D2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.48 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 D2
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
D4162T
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 D2

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft