2016 Audi A3 vs 2016 Volvo S60 - The Car Connection

2016 Audi A3

2016 Volvo S60

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4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium	23	33	$28,738	$30,900
4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium Plus	23	33	$28,738	$30,900
4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Prestige	23	33	$28,738	$30,900
4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Premium	31	43	$30,876	$33,200
4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Premium Plus	31	43	$30,876	$33,200
4-Door Sedan FWD 2.0 TDI Prestige	31	43	$30,876	$33,200
4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium	24	33	$31,806	$34,200
4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	24	33	$31,806	$34,200
4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Prestige	24	33	$31,806	$34,200
2-Door Cabriolet FWD 1.8T Premium	24	35	$34,038	$36,600
2-Door Cabriolet FWD 1.8T Premium Plus	24	35	$34,038	$36,600
2-Door Cabriolet FWD 1.8T Prestige	24	35	$34,038	$36,600
2-Door Cabriolet quattro 2.0T Premium	23	32	$36,828	$39,600
2-Door Cabriolet quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	23	32	$36,828	$39,600
2-Door Cabriolet quattro 2.0T Prestige	23	32	$36,828	$39,600

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4-Door Sedan FWD T5 Drive-E

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan FWD T5 Drive-E	26	38	$32,101	$34,150
4-Door Sedan AWD T5	20	29	$33,511	$35,650
4-Door Sedan FWD T5 Drive-E Premier	26	38	$34,592	$36,800
4-Door Sedan AWD T5 Premier	20	29	$36,002	$38,300
4-Door Sedan FWD T6 Drive-E	23	33	$37,083	$39,450
4-Door Sedan FWD T5 Drive-E R-Design Special Edition	26	38	$37,506	$39,900
4-Door Sedan FWD T6 Drive-E Platinum	23	33	$40,702	$43,300
4-Door Sedan T5 Platinum	20	28	$41,078	$43,700
4-Door Sedan AWD T6 R-Design	18	27	$41,548	$44,200
4-Door Sedan AWD T6 Drive-E R-Design	22	31	$41,736	$44,400
4-Door Sedan AWD T6 R-Design Platinum	18	27	$44,838	$47,700
4-Door Sedan AWD T6 Drive-E R-Design Platinum	22	31	$45,026	$47,900
4-Door Sedan AWD T6 Polestar	18	27	$55,742	$59,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,738

$32,101

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,900

$34,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$515 / month

$569 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi A3 models offer a variety of body styles, powertrains, and options to battle whatever the small luxury segment has to offer.

Already appealing for its good looks and outstanding safety ratings, the 2016 Volvo S60 grows in interesting ways with the long-wheelbase Inscription and Cross Country soft off-roader.

TCC Likes

Quick, nicely weighted steering
The best in-dash interface (MMI)
Super-flexible, efficient engines

Striking shape
New, fuel-efficient engines
Unbeatable safety ratings

TCC Dislikes

Tiny back seat
Road noise
Not quite a luxury car

Not quite mid-size inside (short wheelbase)
Options can add $20,000
R-Design rougher, noisier inside

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.4

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

33.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

62.1

Length, Overall (in)

175

182.5

Height, Overall (in)

55.8

58.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.1

Wheelbase (in)

103.8

109.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Liftover Height (in)

25.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

17.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P215/50VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P215/50VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3175

3433

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 1600

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 4500

240 @ 5600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

23 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

27 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

33 (Est)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.90

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.46

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

2.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

3.03

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A3

Volvo S60

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5 (Est)

5.9

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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