The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 28,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D5 is 4.4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1447
1782
2039
1421
1785
1966
1782 mm
Width
1785 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2636
4310
4266 mm
Length
4310 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1461 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
11.02 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
400 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.21 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
601 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
439 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
