The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 22,300
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

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 D5.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
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 D5
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.95 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CAXC
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

 REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
108 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft