The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 43,500
€ 29,400
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 T5
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
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
General
Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
534 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
