The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 22,700
€ 21,400
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 1.4 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4238
2640
4266
4238 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.65 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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10.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.73 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
