The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
€ 25,900

€ 29,300

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 T5
1421
1777
1966
1447
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2601
4237
2640
4252
4237 mm
Length
4252 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 T5
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.99 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
217 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 T5
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
9.28 kg/bhp
6.55 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
661 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L