The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 28,800
€ 22,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 2.9 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1735 kg
Weight Difference:
301 kg
19.41 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
120 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.42 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
10.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
49 mpg
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
