The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 24,200
 Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
166.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.09 %
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

General

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft