The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 21,800
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S3 is just 0.2 cm longer, 0.5 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1401 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
2596
4254
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
2640
4252
4254 mm
Length
4252 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.87 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

General

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
296 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
380 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

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

72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
4.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.97 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi S3
40 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
718 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
132.6 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
132.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L