The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 24,000
€ 21,600
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 1.6D is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1447
1782
2039
1421
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2601
4237
4252 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.5 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
659 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.6D
100.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
