The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 35,600
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 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.86 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

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

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
51 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L