The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 53,500
€ 26,200
€ 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 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.6
70.9
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
103.6
171
103.9
168
171 in
Length
168 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.9 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
8V
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
CZGB
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
mph
197 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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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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).
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
304 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
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
