The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.45 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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