The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.81 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft