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 1.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.2
70.6
78.5
57
70.2
80.3
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.2 in
Height
57 in
101.5
169.4
103.9
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
12.92 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CEPA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft