The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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 2.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4237 mm
Length
4266 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.97 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
8V
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 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

 REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
54 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L