The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 41,500
€ 24,200
€ 41,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S3 is 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
55.2
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.2 in
Height
57 in
102.2
167.4
103.9
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
8V
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)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
488 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
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
132.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
