The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,800
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.82 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft