The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 24,500
€ 20,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
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
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.41 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
