The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 26,700
€ 24,500
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 D3 is 2.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1423
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4266
2578
4292
4266 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
121 kg
7.88 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
58 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
