The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 45,100
€ 21,200
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.8F
55.3
70.3
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.3 in
Height
57 in
103.6
170.2
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.8F
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.84 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.8F
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.8F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
360 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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).
300.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Volvo C30 1.8F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
