The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
1782
2039
1427
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1427 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2637
4310
4252 mm
Length
4310 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.77 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
58 mpg  ( 65 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 1.6D
65 MPGe
9 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
46 mpg
city
7.4 kg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
659 mi
Range
249 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L