The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 24,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.2 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
