The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 26,200
€ 49,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 3.6 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
1447
1782
2039
1402
1794
1995
1782 mm
Width
1794 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1447 mm
Height
1402 mm
2640
4266
2578
4302
4266 mm
Length
4302 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
213 kg
12.91 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
335 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
450 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.93 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
4.93 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
547 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
