The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 29,300
€ 28,800
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI is 4.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D4
1426
1785
1966
1447
1782
2039
1785 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1426 mm
Height
1447 mm
2637
4313
2640
4266
4313 mm
Length
4266 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D4
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
276 kg
17.79 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D4
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CHZD
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
200 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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11.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
11.18 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
60 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
661 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
89 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 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L



















