The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 22,400
€ 25,600
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 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
70.2
80.3
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.68 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CXSB, CZCA
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 1400 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
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
22.41 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
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
586 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
