The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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 2.0D
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.52 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

 REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 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