The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,500
€ 25,400
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
55 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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 Sportback 1.9 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 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
