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 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
102.4
166.8
167.4 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
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
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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
