Volvo C70 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 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: | 4.62 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo C70 is 38 cm longer than the Audi A3, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 674 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`130 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 390 kg | 500 kg | |
| Volvo C70 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
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