The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 38,200

€ 24,200

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
166.5
103.9
168
166.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.2 %

General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
439 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft