The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 19,900
€ 24,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
168
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.27 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
CAXC
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
