The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 27,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 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 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.8 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 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.73 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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
