The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 21,400
€ 19,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.51 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
