The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 49,900
€ 26,200
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 Audi RS3 Sportback is 3.6 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
1402
1794
1995
1447
1782
2039
1794 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1402 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4302
2640
4266
4302 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
213 kg
12.91 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
450 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
409 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
