The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 26,200
€ 22,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 4.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2636
4310
4266 mm
Length
4310 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
182 kg
12.67 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
