The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 21,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.88 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
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 DRIVe
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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