The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 S tronic (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (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 S tronic (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (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
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
167 kg
11.62 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (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
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
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 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 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 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
480 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L