The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
 Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
169 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
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
168 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
684 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft