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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
167.4 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.78 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 1.6D
54 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
38 mpg
city
16.3 lb
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft