The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 26,900
€ 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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
55.9
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
103.9
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.6 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
511 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
