The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 24,400
€ 21,600
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4214
2640
4252
4214 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.97 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
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10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.25 kg/bhp
12.71 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
58 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
407 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
