The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 45,500
€ 24,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.4i.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.4i
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
158 kg
10.1 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.4i
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DNUE
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
400 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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5.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
5.29 kg/bhp
8.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
42 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
503 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
480 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
















