The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 23,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
4238
4266 mm
Length
4238 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
196 kg
12.64 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
CAYB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.22 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
15.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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)
1080 L
