The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 25,800

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.32 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft