The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 28,500
€ 21,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 5.8 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
1421
1785
1966
1447
1782
2039
1785 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2636
4310
2640
4252
4310 mm
Length
4252 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.6 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
360 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
300.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
