The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 23,500
€ 20,800
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
56
69.5
78.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
57 in
101.5
169
103.9
167.4
169 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.61 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
B4184S8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
29.14 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
510 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
127 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
127 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
