The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 24,400
€ 22,400
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D 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
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
