The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 23,000
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D2
1421
1765
1957
1437
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1437 mm
2578
4214
2640
4266
4214 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D2
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.68 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D2
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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10.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.85 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
551 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
