The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 24,200
€ 25,600
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D 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.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.98 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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
