The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 22,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 DRIVe
55.9
69.5
77
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 DRIVe
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.11 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 DRIVe
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 DRIVe
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft