The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 21,600

€ 36,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
1447
1782
2039
1399
1765
1957
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1447 mm
Height
1399 mm
2640
4252
2578
4214
4252 mm
Length
4214 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.26 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
659 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L