The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 40,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi S3
57
70.2
80.3
55.2
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
103.9
168
102.2
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi S3
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.9 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi S3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
