The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 43,500
€ 22,700
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0
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
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.06 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0
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 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
