The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 26,300
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
55.9
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.03 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
475 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
