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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
57
70.2
80.3
55.1
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.1 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.26 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6D
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
