The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
166.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.52 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft