The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 25,700
€ 43,500
€ 25,700
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 Volvo C30 2.4i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
1447
1782
2039
1401
1777
1966
1782 mm
Width
1777 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1447 mm
Height
1401 mm
2640
4266
2596
4252
4266 mm
Length
4252 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
1429 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.05 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
400 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.51 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
31 mpg
44 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
