The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 53,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 1.8 is 9.1 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
1447
1782
2039
1411
1800
1966
1782 mm
Width
1800 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1411 mm
2640
4252
2631
4343
4252 mm
Length
4343 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
268 kg
16.8 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
465 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L
