The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09)
€ 56,000
€ 19,200
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.6
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
170.7
103.9
167.4
170.7 in
Length
167.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.6
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
20.32 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.6
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DAZA
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
402 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
