The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 27,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 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.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
167 kg
11.62 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
