The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 55,900
€ 22,700
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 6.9 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
1411
1800
1966
1447
1782
2039
1800 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1411 mm
Height
1447 mm
2631
4335
2640
4266
4335 mm
Length
4266 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
10.79 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DAZA
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
480 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
412 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
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).
144 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1175 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
