The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 30,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 D2 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.6
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
