The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 23,700
€ 28,200
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
70.3
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
103.8
169.7
103.9
168
169.7 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.33 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
8V
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
