The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 19,200
€ 21,900
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.54 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
