The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 34,300
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 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.25 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft