The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.04 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft