The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 D5.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1461 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
236 kg
16.15 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CYVB
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.34 kg/bhp
8.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L