The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
167.4 in
Length
166.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.12 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0D
117.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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