The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 26,300
€ 20,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 6.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1957
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2578
4203
4266 mm
Length
4203 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
251 kg
16.18 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
155 NM
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
