The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 42,000
€ 26,200
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.56 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
