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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
57
70.2
80.3
55.2
70.6
78.5
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
103.9
168
101.5
169.4
168 in
Length
169.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
12.92 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
M
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
