The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 22,400
€ 34,300
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
168
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.25 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
33 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 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
