The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 22,500
€ 33,300
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
56.6
70.2
80.3
55.9
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
103.9
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.74 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
55 mpg
city
17 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
377 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
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).
187.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 3.2
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
