The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 21,800
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.2 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25.09 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft