Volvo C30 2009 vs Audi A3 2009

 
Volvo C30
2009 - 2013
Audi A3
2009 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 109 HP105 HP
Torque: 240 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 seconds11.7 seconds
Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo C30 engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.54.2
Real fuel consumption: 5.2 l/100km5.4 l/100km
By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C30 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1150 km in combined cycle1300 km in combined cycle
1000 km with real consumption1010 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.27 m4.29 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C30 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 251 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1104 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage space.
Volvo C30 has 119 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`880
Safety:
Audi A3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average

high
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 48006600
Pros and Cons: Volvo C30 has
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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