The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 27,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D4
56.1
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
102.4
167
103.9
168
167 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.66 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
DADA
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
