The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 39,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S3 Sportback is 3.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1402 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4302 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.47 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

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

81 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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6.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.02 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 Sportback
161.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L