The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 22,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 cod is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.0F
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 cod
Volvo C30 2.0F
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.73 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.0F
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CPTA
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.0F
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
40 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
339 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
319.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
