The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 21,800
€ 24,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
56 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
169
167.4 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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
