The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 27,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 2.9 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2601
4237
4266 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.14 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
