The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09)
€ 24,800
€ 19,200
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 1.6
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.33 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 1.6
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
