The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 D2 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Volvo C30 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.6 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D2
Audi S3 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft