The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 26,200
€ 28,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
168
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.92 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
