The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.07 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
968 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