The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,400
 Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 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 T5 (07 - 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 T5
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.06 %
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)

General

Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft