The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 22,100

€ 27,500

€ 22,100
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 2.0F is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo C30 2.0F
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
4266
2601
4237
4266 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1409 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.87 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
185 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
9.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
9.85 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
28 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
339 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
341 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L