The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 28,800
€ 22,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 D4 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
57
70.2
80.3
56
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
56 in
103.9
168
101.5
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.67 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
