The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 36,600

€ 21,200

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.8F
1399
1765
1957
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1399 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4214
2640
4252
4214 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.8F
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
203 kg
13.27 %

General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.8F
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.8F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.86 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
360 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
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).
300.9 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.8F
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L