The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
€ 22,500
€ 31,500
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.2
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
56.2 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.8
168 in
Length
169.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.11 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 DRIVe
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
55 mpg
city
15.3 lb
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
899 mi
Range
256 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
24.9 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
