The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 24,700
€ 20,800
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
55.9
70
77.4
57
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
102.4
166.8
103.9
167.4
166.8 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.81 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.8
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
