The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 27,500
€ 24,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D3 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.98 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
