The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 27,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D4
55.1
69.5
77
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.1 in
Height
57 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 D4
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.38 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
