The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 27,000
€ 20,300
€ 27,000
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 D4 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 FSI.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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 D4
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.36 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
