The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 27,300
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 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
8P
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.3 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
793 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
793 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft