The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 24,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0F 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 2.0F
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 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.3 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
339 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
319.9 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 2.0F
319.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
752 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
