The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 26,700
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 5.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
1447
1782
2039
1421
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2636
4310
4252 mm
Length
4310 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.49 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
12.18 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
83 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
37 mpg
city
72 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
914 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
