The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 26,500
€ 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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
102.4
166.8
103.9
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
16.14 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CYVB
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
