The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 19,900
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.46 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
M
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164S3
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft