The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 23,700
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
169.7
168 in
Length
169.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.33 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
