2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Volvo C30. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Volvo C30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo C30. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A3 | C30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
