The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 29,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
