The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 42,000

€ 19,900

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6
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
167.5
103.9
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.13 %

General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXC
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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