The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 2.0D is 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
167.4 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
295 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
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
9.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft