The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 43,500
€ 25,900
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 0.5 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower.
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
1401
1777
1966
1447
1782
2039
1777 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1401 mm
Height
1447 mm
2596
4252
2640
4252
4252 mm
Length
4252 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.05 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
534 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
170.4 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
