The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 21,600
€ 26,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
659 mi
Range
632 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
