The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 43,100
€ 26,500
€ 43,100
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 slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 5.6 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 4.3 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
1404
1785
1966
1447
1782
2039
1785 mm
Width
1782 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1404 mm
Height
1447 mm
2631
4322
2640
4266
4322 mm
Length
4266 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1461 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.92 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
380 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.21 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
4.92 kg/bhp
8.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
40 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
488 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L


















