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 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
168 in
Length
171 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.9 %
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
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
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
343 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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft