The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 22,400
€ 25,800
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI ultra.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1437
1782
2039
1421
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1437 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2601
4237
4266 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.5 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
83 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
50 mpg
city
72 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
718 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
70 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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
