The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 22,700
€ 28,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0
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
4266
2602
4241
4266 mm
Length
4241 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.71 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
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 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
61 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
