The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 23,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D2
55.1
69.5
77
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.1 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D2
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.48 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D2
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
795 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
