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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
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 1.8 TFSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.14 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
