The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 24,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.6 TDI 99g
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
899 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
