The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 35,500
€ 22,400
€ 35,500
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 3.2 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 3.2
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 3.2
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.62 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
396 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 3.2
178.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
