The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09)
€ 35,900
€ 19,200
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
103.8
169.8
103.9
167.4
169.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.4 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZPB
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.21 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
