The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 26,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1421
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4238
2640
4252
4238 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.4 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CAXC
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
200 NM
at 1500 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
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
610 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 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
403 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
