The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 30,800

€ 19,900

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
56.1
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
102.4
167
103.9
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 TDI
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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