The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 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 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.03 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 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
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft