The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 30,000
€ 22,400
€ 30,000
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 2.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1421
1765
1957
1437
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1437 mm
2578
4238
2640
4266
4238 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.73 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-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 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.93 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
665 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
