The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 28,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
57
70.2
80.3
56.1
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
103.9
168
102.4
167
168 in
Length
167 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.66 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.5 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 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).
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 D4
104.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.5 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
