The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 24,500
€ 36,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3
57
70.2
80.3
55.1
69.5
77
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57 in
Height
55.1 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.38 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3
M
Generation
8P
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 D3
Audi S3
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
