The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 26,300
€ 22,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
56
69.5
78.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
57 in
101.5
169
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.31 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
