The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
€ 22,600
€ 26,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
167.4
102.4
166.8
167.4 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.31 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 2.0
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 2.0
140.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
