The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 20,800
€ 27,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1424
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1424 mm
2640
4252
2602
4241
4252 mm
Length
4241 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1795 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.28 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
64 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
468 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
