The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 23,100
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.76 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
CAXC
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

 REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft