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 an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
168
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.7 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
