The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 25,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.63 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
