The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 21,600
€ 30,300
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 1.6D is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
167.4
103.8
169.8
167.4 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
DDYA
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
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 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
