The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 25,700
€ 28,200
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
56.1
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
102.4
167
103.9
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.07 %
General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CHZD
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
89 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
141.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
