The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 19,200
€ 22,800
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1957
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2578
4214
4252 mm
Length
4214 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.64 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol 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
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
12.92 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
421 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
