The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 26,300

€ 22,600

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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, 0.7 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
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.49 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft