The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 22,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 is 2.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1423
1765
1995
1437
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1423 mm
Height
1437 mm
2578
4292
2640
4266
4292 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.27 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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9.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.17 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
39 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
