The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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