The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 19,200
€ 23,400
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.62 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
