The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 2.9 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1437 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
2601
4237
4266 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1755 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
99 kg
7.23 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
city
49 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L