The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 22,400
€ 33,000
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 5.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
1437
1782
2039
1421
1765
1957
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1437 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2578
4214
4266 mm
Length
4214 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
201 kg
12.8 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
718 mi
Range
355 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
