The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 20,800
€ 21,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.05 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
