The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 41,000
€ 22,600
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
1402
1765
1995
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1402 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4302
2640
4252
4302 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
263 kg
16.54 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
