The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D4 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 cod.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.31 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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