The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3 Sportback
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.6 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
167.4 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3 Sportback
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.8 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3 Sportback
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 DRIVe
Audi S3 Sportback
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 DRIVe
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft