The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 22,500
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1423
1765
1995
1437
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1423 mm
Height
1437 mm
2578
4292
2640
4266
4292 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.76 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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11.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
11.06 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
36 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
899 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
