Volvo S60 2010 vs Audi A3 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 | 1.2 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 304 HP | 90 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 440 NM | 148 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 10.9 seconds | 6.2 - 13.3 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo S60 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 9.9 | 4.2 - 9.4 | |
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Volvo S60 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Volvo S60 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 34 cm longer than the Audi A3, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1120 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`089 kg | ~ 1`916 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`592 kg | ~ 1`356 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 497 kg | ~ 560 kg | |
| Volvo S60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5600 | |
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