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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
57
70.2
80.3
55.6
70.9
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
103.9
167.4
103.6
171
167.4 in
Length
171 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.81 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
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
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
