Volvo C30 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo C30) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C30 engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Volvo C30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 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 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 119 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`785 | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 5400 | |
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