The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 23,900
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 DRIVe is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
56 in
103.9
168
101.5
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CAYB
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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
