The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 21,600
€ 30,800
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
167.4
101.5
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 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
