The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 24,700
€ 22,700
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
1421
1777
1966
1447
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2601
4237
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
189 kg
13.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CYVB
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.34 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
