Audi A3 2008 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo C70, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.3 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A3 is 38 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
674 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 10 000 | |
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