The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 19,900
€ 20,300
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.99 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 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 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 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 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
526 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
