The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 24,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 D3.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.06 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
