The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 27,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2601
4237
4266 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
231 kg
15.04 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
12.08 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
60 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
731 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
