The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft