Volvo C70 2006 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 930 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. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 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 34 cm longer than the Audi A3, 6 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 |
404 litres | 674 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 2 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 (kg): | 2`090 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6200 | |
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