The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 28,200
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 25,900
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 cod is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.33 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D5
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
89 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 cod
89 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft