The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 53,500
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 slightly. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 7.7 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1800 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1411 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4343 mm
Length
4266 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
158 kg
9.91 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
8V
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
CZGB
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
465 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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4.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.41 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
35 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 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
425 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L