The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 26,300

€ 25,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1447
1782
2039
1421
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2601
4237
4252 mm
Length
4237 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.63 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
400 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.23 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
601 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
365 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L