The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 26,200
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 2.0D is 7.7 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1411
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
1800
1966
1782 mm
Width
1800 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
2631
4343
4266 mm
Length
4343 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
158 kg
9.91 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
M
Generation
8V
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
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
465 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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1120 L