The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft