The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 26,500
€ 20,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D 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.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6
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 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.92 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
