The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 23,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
167.4
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
