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 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
57
70.2
80.3
55.2
70
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
55.2 in
103.9
168
102.2
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.06 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
