The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 39,100
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. The Audi S3 Sportback is 1.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.2 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.93 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft